Police detain 17 after viral clip alleges brawl at Ampang flats

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Police have apprehended 17 people in connection with an alleged altercation at a residential complex in Lembah Jaya, Kuala Lumpur. The incident arose after a short video surfaced on social media, sparking a police investigation.

Apolice spokesperson, ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid, informed the public that the district control centre received a report at 2.07am on October 31st regarding a fight at the Lembah Jaya flats on Jalan 3, Lembah Jaya Utara. In response, an MPV unit was dispatched to the scene, where officers found a group of people gathered but no active confrontation.

ACP Khairul clarified that despite no ongoing brawl, the 17 individuals were taken into custody to aid the ongoing investigation. Additionally, authorities are tracing the source of the viral video, which depicted the incident and quickly circulated on the Threads platform.

The case falls under Section 148 of the Penal Code, which pertains to rioting while armed with a deadly weapon. Conviction can result in up to five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. Khairul Anuar urged the public to avoid conjecture about the case and refrain from actions that may disrupt public order. He also encouraged anyone with pertinent information to report it to the police.